The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 76,100

€ 64,400

€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Q7 4.2 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Q7 3.0 TDI.
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI
68.4
78.1
85.7
68.5
77.5
87.1
78.1 in
Width
77.5 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.1 in
68.4 in
Height
68.5 in
118.2
200.4
117.9
198.9
200.4 in
Length
198.9 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI
5501 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6867 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6096 lb

Weight Difference:
937 lb
17.03 %

General
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI
4L
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CCFA, CCFC
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Q7 4.2 TDI
335 hp
268 hp
Q7 3.0 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Q7 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Q7 3.0 TDI
Performance
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Q7 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Q7 3.0 TDI
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16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.03 lb/hp
Q7 4.2 TDI
16.42 lb/hp
17.03 lb/hp
Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Q7 4.2 TDI
26 mpg
40 mpg
Q7 3.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
675 mi
Range
790 mi
Q7 4.2 TDI
675 mi
790 mi
Q7 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
189.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.3 kWh
Q7 4.2 TDI
189.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Q7 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.2 cu ft















57.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58.8 cu ft